We've stopped trusting institutions and started trusting strangers
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Something profound is changing our concept of trust, says Rachel Botsman. While we used to place our trust in institutions like governments and banks, today we increasingly rely on others, often strangers, on platforms like Airbnb and Uber and through technologies like the blockchain. This new era of trust could bring with it a more transparent, inclusive and accountable society -- if we get it right. Who do you trust?

June 2016

Something profound is changing our concept of trust, says Rachel Botsman. While we used to place our trust in institutions like governments and banks, today we increasingly rely on others, often strangers, on platforms like Airbnb and Uber and through technologies like the blockchain. This new era of trust could bring with it a more transparent, inclusive and accountable society – if we get it right. Who do you trust?

  • @Etterra
    8•5 days ago

    That’s what happens when people value charisma over intelligence. Not that it’s a modern defect, we’re just hardwired to live like we’re still in a tribe but one led by liars.

    • 🃏JokerOPEnglish
      4•5 days ago

      I am very confused by your comment, did you watch the video?

      The video is talking about decentralized trust and how technology can enable that to exist.

      Also about how we changed to get to this stage.

      How does your comment relate here?

    • @Zachariah
      3•5 days ago

      It’s also a product of faith in authority (what’s taught in churches) to determine truth instead of utilizing rational thought and critical thinking to determine truth.

      With busy lives it’s appealing to do the first one since it’s much easier, but it only gives an illusion of certainty.

      The second is hard work, requires practice, and is known to only ever give (an increasing) approximation of truth. Ironically, it’s more accurate though.